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Published 17 Jun 2026, 09:03 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles

Official notice

Authority: Scotland Excel

Framework agreement13 lotsGoodsOpen procedure
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Industrial machinery (42) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)£100,000,000total for 13 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Oct 2026
Lots 13see the lot list below

What is being bought13 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

This is in relation to the renewal framework for the supply and delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles, available for all 32 council areas in Scotland and Scotland Excel Associate Members. It is anticipated this framework will incorporate various vehicle types, such as, but not limited to, refuse collection vehicles, road sweepers, tippers, skip loaders, gully emptiers, gritters, commercial vehicles, buses, bin lifts, trailers, aerial platforms and lorry mounted cranes. Specialist body building services, as well as options for alternatively fuelled vehicles (electric, hydrogen or hybrid etc) are also included.

CPV: Bin-lifts · Breakdown vehicles · Chassis · Chassis bodies · Chassis cabs · Complete chassis · Container cranes · Cranes · Cranes for trucks · Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane · Electric buses · Elevator-platforms trucks · +23 more

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 36 suppliers
Electronic auction

Electronic auctions may be used where competition is re-opened for the purposes of awarding a Competitive Order. If required, the Council will issue information on how electronic auctions will operate at the appropriate time.

Lots and requirements (13)Procurement structure

13 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot

Every one of these 4 lots carries the same published figure, £500,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1ChassisRenewalPublished value£37,000,000

Lot 1 is for the supply and delivery of heavy vehicle chassis, covering a range of axle and cab configurations including but not limited to day cab, standard cab, low entry cab and sleeper cab. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34139000 Chassis34139100 Chassis cabs34139200 Chassis bodies34139300 Complete chassis
Lot #2Refuse Collection VehiclesRenewalPublished value£39,000,000

Lot 2 for the supply and delivery of Refuse Collection Vehicle bodies and complete Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34144510 Vehicles for refuse34144511 Refuse-collection vehicles34144512 Refuse-compaction vehicles34210000 Vehicle bodies
Lot #3Road SweepersRenewalPublished value£5,000,000

Lot 3 is for the supply and delivery of Road Sweeper bodies and Complete Road Sweepers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34139200 Chassis bodies34144430 Road-sweeping vehicles34210000 Vehicle bodies34921100 Road sweepers
Lot #4TippersRenewalPublished value£5,000,000

Lot 4 is for the supply and delivery of Tipper bodies and Complete Tippers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34134200 Tipper trucks34200000 Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers34210000 Vehicle bodies34223370 Tipper trailers
Lot #5Skip LoadersRenewalPublished value£1,000,000

Lot 5 is for the supply and delivery of Skip Loader bodies and Complete Skip Loaders. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34142200 Skip loaders34210000 Vehicle bodies
Lot #6Gully EmptiersRenewalPublished value£3,000,000

Lot 6 is for the supply and delivery of Gully Emptier bodies and Complete Gully Emptiers. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34139200 Chassis bodies34144410 Gully emptiers34210000 Vehicle bodies
Lot #7GrittersRenewalceiling above

Lot 7 is for the supply and delivery of Gritter bodies and Complete Gritters. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34143000 Winter-maintenance vehicles34144440 Gritter vehicles34210000 Vehicle bodies
Lot #8Commercial VehiclesRenewalceiling above

Lot 8 is for the supply and delivery of commercial vehicles. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34140000 Heavy-duty motor vehicles34144000 Special-purpose motor vehicles34144220 Breakdown vehicles
Lot #9BusesRenewalPublished value£1,000,000

Lot 9 is for the supply and delivery of Bus bodies and Buses. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34114400 Minibuses34130000 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods34144000 Special-purpose motor vehicles34144760 Mobile library vehicles34144910 Electric buses
Lot #10Bin LiftsRenewalPublished value£6,000,000

Lot 10 is for the supply and delivery of Bin Lifts and Complete Bin Lift Vehicles. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34144000 Special-purpose motor vehicles42416210 Bin-lifts
Lot #11TrailersRenewalPublished value£1,000,000

Lot 11 is for the supply and delivery of Trailers and Complete Trailer Vehicles. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34220000 Trailers, semi-trailers and mobile containers34223000 Trailers and semi-trailers34223100 Semi-trailers34223300 Trailers
Lot #12Aerial PlatformsRenewalceiling above

Lot 12 is for the supply and delivery of Aerial Platforms and Complete Aerial Platform Vehicles. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
34130000 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods34142100 Elevator-platforms trucks34210000 Vehicle bodies34514700 Mobile platforms
Lot #13Lorry Mounted CranesRenewalceiling above

Lot 13 is for the supply and delivery of Lorry Mounted Cranes and Complete Lorry Mounted Crane Vehicles. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Delivery: Scotland · Various locations within the geographical boundaries of the participating councils and associate members within Scotland.
Extensions: The initial period of the Framework Contract is 24 months from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance. Any period of extension will be at the sole discretion of Scotland Excel. Duration is 48 months if all options are exercised as stated above. · There is an option to extend for up to a further two 12 month periods subject to satisfactory operation and performance.Variant bids: not allowed
42414000 Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane42414100 Cranes42414140 Container cranes42414410 Cranes for trucks

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 13 lots
Quality: 30%Price: 70%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 30%
  • Commercial: 70%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 30
  • Commercial: 70
Conditions of participation2
  • Economic & financial standing

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these economic and financial standing

    selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

    1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2- Insurance Requirements
    2. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.6- Other Economic and Financial Requirements
    Minimum: 1. SPD (Scotland) Questions 4B.5.1 and 4B.5.2 - Insurance Requirements: Further to Condition 38 of the General Conditions of Contract it is a requirement that tenderers hold, or can commit to obtain prior to appointment to the framework the types and levels of insurance indicate…
  • Technical & professional ability

    In accordance with Regulation 59(12), as this proposed framework agreement is divided into lots, these technical and professional ability

    selection criteria apply separately in relation to each individual lot.

    1. SPD (Scotland) Question 4C.10- Subcontracting
    2. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1- Quality Assurance Schemes
    3. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.1- Health and Safety Procedures
    4. SPD (Scotland) Question 4D.2- Environmental Management Standards
    Minimum: 1. SPD (SCOTLAND) QUESTION 4C.10 - SUBCONTRACTING: Tenderers will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contracts to be called-off under the proposed framework agreement. If you intend to subcontract any share of the cont…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 70 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 7 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Supply and Delivery of Heavy and Municipal Vehicles” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 36 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
17 Jun 2026, 09:03 BST
Last source update
14 Oct 2026, 08:47 BST
Award evaluation window
16 Oct 2026 – …
Authority reference
0525
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-096773
Classification (CPV)
Bin-liftsBreakdown vehiclesChassisChassis bodiesChassis cabsComplete chassisContainer cranesCranesCranes for trucksCranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
+25 moreElectric busesElevator-platforms trucks
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b673 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

For full details of the conditions relevant to the proposed Framework Agreement and call offs, please refer to the tender documents (see “Section I.3 Communication”).

Tenderers require to confirm their acceptance of the conditions. TENDERS MADE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED AND MAY BE REFUSED ON THE GROUNDS OF SUCH CONDITIONS ALONE.

Scotland Excel may require the members of any tendering group of entities (such as consortium members, members of a group of economic operators and/or sub-contractors) to be jointly and severally liable for the performance of the contract and may require them to assume a specific legal form for the purposes of the appointment to the Framework. For further information relative to the submission of consortia tenders, tenders by groups of economic operators and sub-contracting, please refer to the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland)

Regulations 2015 (SSI 2015/446) (as amended) may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.

Publisher note: This procurement process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 as currently in force. Scotland Excel is a central purchasing body and is procuring this framework on behalf of the following contracting authorities (and successor bodies): A) The 32 local authorities in Scotland as listed at https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/about-us/our-members B) Scotland Excel associate members as listed at http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx C) any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland)Act 2014. D) Any Scottish Registered Social Landlords listed on the public register of the Scottish Housing Regulator:http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf as at the date of publication of this notice. E) Tayside Contracts F) Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC Ltd) and their member organisations across the higher and further education sector in Scotland and their associated and affiliated bodies. G) Scottish Prison Service (SPS) H) Scottish National Health Service Authorities, including any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978) I) Transport Scotland J) Scottish Government and Scottish Central Government Bodies. The above is subject to each contracting authority entering into and maintaining a relevant membership agreement or other access agreement with Scotland Excel. Tenderers are advised that whether electronic ordering, invoicing and payment will be used or accepted is at the discretion of each contracting authority which will be settled by them at the point of use. IMPORTANT NOTE FOR TENDERERS: For some lots, particular requirements apply, including but not limited to, the requirement to evidence conformance with the Tender Specification in all lots. Bids MAY be excluded from evaluation (in whole, or in part) if they do not include the information required in accordance with instructions given. Bids may be subject to a specific EVALUATION APPROACH in particular circumstances detailed in the information and instructions within the tender documents. RETROSPECTIVE REBATE INFORMATION: Tenderers should note that retrospective rebates apply to this Framework. Further details are contained in the tender documents. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31789. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: In accordance with section 25(3) of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 note that, Scotland Excel intends to include community benefit requirements. Further details are contained in the tender documents which can be found on PCS-Tender. Please see Section I.3 Communication of this Notice for information on accessing the documents. (SC Ref:835100)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
150 days from the deadline
Bids opened
16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

3 Jul 2026 → 23 Oct 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected118 days ago
    3 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published15 days ago
    14 Oct 2026, 08:47 BST
  3. Bids opened13 days ago
    16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
  4. Admission / appointment period ends6 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Sept 2026
  1. Published value updated to £100,000,000
    17 Sept 2026, 11:02 BST
    was £80,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    17 Sept 2026, 11:02 BST
  3. Procurement method changed
    17 Sept 2026, 11:02 BST
  4. Deadline published: 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
    17 Sept 2026, 11:02 BST
  5. Deadline moved to 23 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
    14 Oct 2026, 08:47 BST
    +7 days · was 16 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.216 Oct 202623 Oct 2026+7 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.716 Oct 202623 Oct 2026+7 d

Tender extension granted with messaging facility closing on Friday 16th October 2026

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scotland Excel

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawGeneral public services Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, Scotland, PA1 1ARContact email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Court of SessionReview body Edinburgh

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.